Abstract: The invention contemplates a buried-cable junction enclosure that is characterized by an inner wall surface of circular symmetry about a vertical axis, wherein a relatively large-diameter cylindrical base member or storage vault accommodates substantial helically coiled end lengths of the two cables to be spliced, and wherein an intermediate frustoconical member provides smooth inner-surface transition from the base member to the much-reduced cylindrical inner surface of a pedestal member, having removable-cap access at or near grade level. The pedestal member is sized and adapted for removable suspension and containment of the splice case by which corresponding lines (fibers) of the respective cable ends are connected. The respective cables enter the enclosure at diametrically opposed ports at the closed end or floor of the base member.

Abstract: The antenna disclosed is formed of fiber reinforced resin material, having reinforcing fibers in the form of strands of electrically conductive graphite, the strands being embedded under tension in the shaft of the antenna to provide high stiffness, and the graphite strands being electrically connected with a metal antenna lead-in terminal at the base end of the antenna shaft.